What is a pro or con of living in The Dalles, Oregoncompared to Watertown, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 43% more expensive in The Dalles.

What salary do I need to live in The Dalles, Oregon copmared to Watertown, South Dakota?

A salary of $50,000 in Watertown, South Dakota should increase to $53,302 in The Dalles, Oregon (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WATERTOWN vs. THE DALLES
Cost of Living Comparison

Watertown, South Dakota vs. The Dalles, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Dalles, Oregon is 6.6% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $53,302 in The Dalles, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, The Dalles, Oregon is more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in The Dalles
than in Watertown, South Dakota

Watertown, SD vs. The Dalles, OR

Compared to Watertown, The Dalles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

58.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.1% lower

Commute

18.5% higher

Health

15.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Watertown, South Dakota vs. The Dalles, Oregon

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